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Apache Kafka vs Red Hat JBoss A-MQ for xPaaS comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Apache Kafka
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
87
Ranking in other categories
Streaming Analytics (8th)
Red Hat JBoss A-MQ for xPaaS
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Message Queue (MQ) Software (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Apache Kafka and Red Hat JBoss A-MQ for xPaaS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Apache Kafka is designed for Streaming Analytics and holds a mindshare of 2.8%, up 1.9% compared to last year.
Red Hat JBoss A-MQ for xPaaS, on the other hand, focuses on Message Queue (MQ) Software, holds 0.4% mindshare, up 0.3% since last year.
Streaming Analytics
Message Queue (MQ) Software
 

Featured Reviews

Snehasish Das - PeerSpot reviewer
Data streaming transforms real-time data movement with impressive scalability
I worked with Apache Kafka for customers in the financial industry and OTT platforms. They use Kafka particularly for data streaming. Companies offering movie and entertainment as a service, similar to Netflix, use Kafka Apache Kafka offers unique data streaming. It allows the use of data in…
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It's scalable and easy to use, and we have local support here in Tunisia
We have an application-presentation layer, and we use JBoss to communicate with the application layer. The interceptors use Active MQ.  JBoss is easy to use, and we have a good partner here in Tunisia to provide local support.  JBoss could add more automation. We have been using JBoss for five…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of the most valuable features I have found is Kafka Connect."
"We appreciate the ability to persistently and quickly write data, as well as the flexibility to customize it for multiple customers. Additionally, we like the ability to retain data within Apache Kafka and use features, such as time travel to access past customer data. The connection with other systems, such as Apache Kafka and IBM DB2."
"Kafka is scalable to any degree we want, and it has several connectors available for integration in multiple languages, making it easier for integration."
"Kafka's most valuable feature is its user-friendliness."
"Resiliency is great and also the fact that it handles different data formats."
"The use of Kafka's logging mechanism has been extremely beneficial for us, as it allows us to sequence messages, track pointers, and manage memory without having to create multiple copies."
"A great streaming platform."
"I use it for real-time processing workloads. So, in some instances, it's like IoT data. We need to put it into a data lake."
"JBoss is easy to use, and we have a good partner here in Tunisia to provide local support."
 

Cons

"Kafka has a lot of monitors, but sometimes it's most important to just have a simple monitor."
"Kafka 2.0 has been released for over a month, and I wanted to try out the new features. However, the configuration is a little bit complicated: Kafka Broker, Kafka Manager, ZooKeeper Servers, etc."
"Too much dependency on the zookeeper and leader selection is still the bottleneck for Kafka implementation."
"The graphical user environment is currently lacking."
"The solution could always add a few more features to enhance its usage."
"The price for the enterprise version is quite high. It would be better to have a lower price."
"Kafka is complex and there is a little bit of a learning curve."
"Stability of the API and the technical support could be improved."
"JBoss could add more automation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Apache Kafka is open-source and can be used free of charge."
"It is open source software."
"The solution is free, it is open-source."
"Apache Kafka is an open-source solution and there are no fees, but there are fees associated with confluence, which are based on subscription."
"The solution is open source; it's free to use."
"It is approximately $600,000 USD."
"Apache Kafka is an open-sourced solution. There are fees if you want the support, and I would recommend it for enterprises. There are annual subscriptions available."
"The price of the solution is low."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
31%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
6%
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Questions from the Community

What are the differences between Apache Kafka and IBM MQ?
Apache Kafka is open source and can be used for free. It has very good log management and has a way to store the data used for analytics. Apache Kafka is very good if you have a high number of user...
What do you like most about Apache Kafka?
Apache Kafka is an open-source solution that can be used for messaging or event processing.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Kafka?
Its pricing is reasonable. It's not always about cost, but about meeting specific needs.
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